The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy after the US and Iran launched new attacks as they wrestled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

New figures show there were over 10,400 medication-related incidents or near misses in HSE services last year.

The World Health Organization ⁠said that two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed with five more suspected after an ⁠outbreak on a cruise ship held off West Africa.

The death toll from a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has risen to 26, with 61 more injured, officials have said.

An Coimisiún Toghcháin has urged voters in Galway West and Dublin Central to check the register and ensure they are eligible to vote in the upcoming bye-elections.